Thesis

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SIJO MONACHAN | BJK18AR037
Redevelopment Of
Kollam Railway Station
Kollam Junction railway station is a junction station situated in the city
of Kollam in Kerala, India. It is the second largest railway station in Kerala in
terms of area and largest in terms of number of tracks and one of the oldest
railway stations in the state. It is also the second busiest railway station in
Kerala in terms of trains handled per day. World's third longest railway platform
is situated at Kollam railway station.

The Ministry of Railways has released pictures of the proposed ultra modern
design of Kollam Junction. This is part of an ambitious project to upgrade and
modernise railway stations across the country.

The Kollam railway station will be upgraded to global standards with facilities
including a commercial complex and a railway training institute.
REPORTS
THESIS STATEMENT

AIM:

To provide architectural solutions by developing the existing railway terminal along with bus station and a commercial hub considering the current scenario as well as
foreseeing the future growth of Kollam railway station. • Redeveloping the former structure with a new State of the art Multi-modal transit hub that will cater to smooth
flow of passengers.

OBJECTIVES:

• To study the current problems.

• To study the current footfall and design spaces according to the passenger load.

• Achieving a design of efficient transit hub.

• To study the problems faced by a certain group of users.

• Efficiently integrating of various modes of transport.

• To integrate the commercial complex with the transit hub.

• To create a high-quality business environment.

• Encourage superior project design.

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The site is located in kollam. The total coverage area of 27 acres. Access from chemmamukku-railwaystation
road and kottarakara- kollam road

PROJECT FEASIBILITY
There is need for a bigger and more functional railway station because with a city that grows as fast
, there has to be flexibility in the facilities provided. And with this in mind we have to cater to the
needs of the passengers as well.

SITE FEASIBILITY
It is the second largest railway station in Kerala in terms of area and largest in terms of number of
tracks and one of the oldest railway stations in the state. This is part of an ambitious project to
upgrade and modernise railway stations

SCOPE
The scope of this thesis is only to demonstrate the passenger facilities of the station building and
the circulation associated with it. Only the passenger requirements such as waiting rooms,
refreshment rooms, tea stalls, enquiry office, reservation office, station buildings, Station Master's
office and other offices, bath rooms and toilets, drinking water supply arrangements, platforms and
platform sheds and approach roads will be dealt with as well as the access from various roads
around the station will be changed to convenience. In doing so the staff requirements such as rest
houses, running rooms for guards and drivers and staff canteens would be considered too.
NEW DELHI RAILWAY STATION

PASSENGERS-4,00,000/DAY

BULTUP 25000 SQM + PLATEFORM

BERLIN HAUPTBAHNHOF
PASSENGERS-3,00,000/DAY
BULTUP 1,25,000 SQM +
PLATEFORM

ROTTERDAM CENTRAAL
PASSENGERS-1,10,000/DAY
BULTUP 50,000 SQM + PLATEFORM
Palayam Redevelopment:Redefining the Heart of
Thiruvanathapuram

Connemara Market, Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram). The Palayam

Market was established in 1857, but its arched gate was added later,
and inaugurated by the then Governor of Madras, Baron Connemara,
in 1888. Initially set up in the Palayam cantonment to supply the
army, it was now a popular shopping place for the whole town. It was
named, of course, in Connemara's honour. Redevelopment of the
existing market, creating city level market place with recreational
amenities for public purposes.
report https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/t
hiruvananthapuram/2022/mar/17/palaya
m-market-revamp-under-cost-rise-
threat-2430887.html
THESIS STATEMENT
AIM:

To redevelop the existing Palayam Market by developing a space which can form the node for
commercial and social activities. And using design principles and techniques of micro-urbanism and
sustainability, to ally more functions and induce the urban development of the area.

OBJECTIVES:

To use timing and programming and dynamic character of the marketplace for 24x7 active functioning.

-To identify and use local characteristics and existing working functions for redevelopment.

• To redesign the existing market in new approach.

• To provide functional and well designed spaces.

• Restructuring the existing market, organize the movement patterns and visual connections and open
out spaces using multiple levels making it more accessible and experiential for the users.

SITE
As a site is located in palayam which is recognized for wholesale shopping of
clothes, grocery, electronics, traditional bazaars etc.The total coverage area
of 4.5 acres. Access from Mahathma Gandi rd
PROJECT FEASIBILITY
• The Project will consist the redevelopment of the existing market, creating city level market place
with recreational amenities for public purposes.

SITE FEASIBILITY
• Site is easily accessible and well-connected that will lead to high footfall.
• Commercial activities are related with the markets and shopping areas are
mostly happening at core city, project will be more feasible at this place.

SCOPE
The scope of this thesis is developing the function and infrastructure of the
present market
Solve the issues of the palayam market
RESEARCH QUESTION
-How can principles of micro-urbanism used in the redevelopment of an urban
marketplace to effectively utilize space, to integrate multi-functions and boost
urban development?
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CASE STUDIES

East market,Washington
Hollin;s market bellingoton
Bhendi bazaar, Mumbai
Liecester market mengland
Crawford market,south Africa

Chalai market
Redevelopment of palayam
market,Kozhikode
Vr mall Chennai
INTEGRATED HANDLOOM
CENTER
The textile industry is one of the largest industries in India. It
encompasses a vast variety of stakeholders from the cotton
growers and the weavers to the designers. The rich handwoven
materials are preferred worldwide. But the state of its primary
stakeholder- the weavers are at risk. The handloom industry is
heavily suffering from globalization and lack of upgradation. In
order to formulate an architectural solution, it is important to
first understand the trend of the occupation and issues that
the industry faces today. This is done through various literature
studies and first-hand observations.
Aim :
The aim of the project is to study the issues faced by the Handloom Industry in kannur and prepare a
project proposal that will uplift the face of the industry.
The vision is to design a space that will be a culmination of activities for the Handloom Industry to be
used as a teaching, production, marketing and tourist destination.

Objectives
To study the history, different processes and present condition of the handloom industry in Kerala,
particularly Kannur

To design a formal space for the weavers, artisans and government offices related to handloom, to practice,
produce, teach and market the products.

To design a space that will be the pride of the Kannur Handloom Society and acts as a sorted destination
for world class designers and textile enthusiasts.
Goals
To understand the trends in the handloom industry and identify the problems that can be addressed
through this project.
To facilitate the collectivization of the production and other activities in the handloom industry to
increase efficiency.
To provide a platform for the collaboration of the weavers and designers directly and thus eliminating
the need for middle-men.
Scope
The growth of the handloom industry has drastically reduced due to lack of infrastructure and
organization for the control and production of products. With the proposal of the right infrastructure and
program, the disappearing industry can be revived.
SITE
The site is located in mukkola trivandram. The total coverage area of 20 acres. Access national highway. The site is
easily accessible from all major handloom co-operative society. Site is near to vizhinjam port

PROJECT FEASIBILITY
The vision is to design a space that will be a culmination of activities for the Handloom Industry to
be used as a teaching, production, marketing and tourist destination. The handloom industry is
heavily suffering from globalization and lack of upgradation. In order to formulate an architectural
solution, it is important to first understand the trend of the occupation and issues that the industry
faces today.
SITE FEASIBILITY
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CASE STUDY

Balaramapuram,trivandram

Ganga maki studio,Uttarakhand

Handloom school,maheshwar

IIHT KANNUR

SARGAAKAYA VADAKARA
MediaCentre
The central aim of a Media centre is to provide a facility where mainly tv production will be

happening along with other public spaces like library, amphitheatre, concert hall etc. The

television production space, commonly referred to as the studio, is still the primary location

for content capture in the television industry. The thesis is mainly focussed on planning and

designing of tv studio and other spaces which are related to it. Television production studio,

is an installation which video productions take place, either for the production of live

television and its recording onto video tape or other media such as SSDs, or for the

acquisition of raw footage for post-production. The design of a studio is similar to, and

derived from, movie studios, with a few amendments for the special requirements of

television production. A professional television studio generally has several rooms, which are

kept separate for noise and practicality reasons. These rooms are connected via 'talkback'

or an intercom, and personnel will be divided among these workplacess

 Aim
The Aim is to design a semipublic Iconic space which has Television Studio which broadcast live news and
entertainment programs along with other media facilities in a single complex so that the public also will be able to
enjoy the media they love.

Objective

oTo create an architectural icon that provides opportunities to vast multitude of people to excel in the field of Media.

oTo understand spaces through case studies and analysis.

oTo design an environment that handles different media facilities in order.

oTo design public facilities to involve people.

oStudy the site conditions and develop an action plan for the same.

oTo create an architectural space which provides all the amenities needed for a Television Studio

oTo increase public interest in this field with organisation of media programs.

oUndergoing various literature and live case studies.

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The site is located in kochi. The total coverage area of 110 acres. Access from kochi-panvel highway

PROJECT FEASIBILITY
Kochi is famous for its malls, showrooms and shops. And the people on a holiday mostly prefer to go to these malls or theatres to spend the day.
But at the same time Kochi temporarily hosts many exhibitions like ‘Cochin Bienale’ and “lokame tharavdau’ and film festivals to which thousands
of people from different parts of the state and the country comes where they display arts and exhibit different forms of media. From this, it is
evident that people like media and wish to involve in the process. So a permanent Media centre where they can get access to all the media they
love and to involve will be a great attraction and there will be a constant flow of people to the centre all throughout the year. This will also
enhance the culture and adds to the city’s social and economic development.

SITE FEASIBILITY
The site for Media Centre is located in Kochi, Kerala. Kochi is known as the financial, commercial and industrial capital of Kerala.
It has the highest GDP as well as the highest GDP per capita in the state. And also in Ernakulam district, at present there are
about 10 television companies which have broadcast all over the state and outside kerala and more than 20 local braodcasting
television production companies also. Therefore a media centre in a city like Kochi where media is flourishing is the most suitable
location.
SCOPE
Kochi is known as the financial, commercial and industrial capital of Kerala. Viewership of news bulletins contributed to aro und 52
percent of the total television news viewership in the southern state in 10 years (2007-2017). Kerala is a place where media is given so
much prominence so a media centre where all media is combined will be a new eye opening design
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List of case studies

Live Case Study •

• Media One Tv Studio,

Kozhikode •
• Flowers Media Centre,
Ernakulam

Literature study

• Astana Media Centre,

Kazakhstan
• Television Centre, BBC,
London